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Monday, 27 February 2012
Page: 974

Finance and Deregulation

(Question No. 1501)


Senator Johnston asked the Minister for Finance and Deregulation, upon notice, on 16 January 2012:

Can a list be provided detailing all external submarine related advisors or consultants employed by: (a) Deep Blue Tech Pty Ltd; and (b) ASC Pty Ltd, including the value of each contract, for each calendar year from 2009 to 2011 inclusive.


Senator Wong: The answer to the honourable senator's question is as follows:

(a) and (b) No - to do so could harm the Commonwealth and the nation's interests by prejudicing the ability of the companies to engage experts in the future to assist with the resolution of submarine issues and could give other nations insight into Australia's defence preparedness.